threaded fitting

[ˈθrɛdɪd ˈfɪtɪŋ]
nounpl: threaded fittings
conexão roscada
1. A plumbing or hydraulic connector with internal or external screw threads that allows pipes, tubes, or hoses to be joined together
The plumber installed a brass threaded fitting to connect the two copper pipes.
O encanador instalou uma conexão roscada de latão para conectar os dois tubos de cobre.
2. A mechanical component used in fluid systems where threaded connections provide a secure and removable joint
Hydraulic systems often use threaded fittings for quick assembly and disassembly.
Sistemas hidráulicos frequentemente usam conexões roscadas para montagem e desmontagem rápidas.
Threaded fittings are fundamental components in both Brazilian and American plumbing and industrial systems. In Brazil, they are widely used in residential plumbing, agricultural irrigation systems, and industrial applications. The term 'conexão roscada' is standardized in technical documentation and building codes across Brazil, making it essential vocabulary for plumbers, engineers, and construction professionals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
threaded connectorscrew fittingthreaded jointNPT fitting
Antonyms / Antônimos
welded jointcompression fittingpush-fit connectorsoldered connection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conexão roscada
Standard term used throughout Brazil in plumbing and hydraulics
Rio de Janeiro
conexão roscada / emenda roscada
Common usage in local construction and plumbing trades
São Paulo
conexão roscada / encaixe roscado
Technical term used in industrial and commercial settings
Portugal
ligação roscada
Portuguese variation; sometimes also called 'encaixe roscado'

Related Words

pipe threadmale adapterfemale adaptercouplingelbow fittingtee fittinghex nutNPT

Related Idioms & Phrases

tight connection
leak-proof seal
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